Comparing Three-Digit Numbers - Worksheet 10 - 2nd Grade

Hard

Practice comparing three-digit numbers using explicit place-value reasoning.

hard: Use another set to practice explaining and checking your answers.

23 problems · 10-15 minutes · Skills: place value, comparison

About This Worksheet

This hard-level worksheet contains 23 problems designed for 2nd Grade students practicing comparing three-digit numbers. Hard worksheets feature challenging problems including multi-step questions, missing values, and real-world applications to push students further.

Recognize digits and read a place-value chart.

  • Practice comparing three-digit numbers using explicit place-value reasoning.
  • Check your result using the method in the example before moving to the next question.

How to Solve: Worked Example

Example Problem: Compare 463 and 736. Write <, > or =.
Solution Steps:
  1. Align place values. For decimals, append zeros if needed.
  2. Compare digits from the greatest place to the smallest until they differ.
Answer: <
Tip: Check your result using the method in the example before moving to the next question.
1
Compare 315 and 186. Write <, > or =.
2
Compare 699 and 38. Write <, > or =.
3
Compare 143 and 99. Write <, > or =.
4
Compare 688 and 801. Write <, > or =.
5
Compare 635 and 157. Write <, > or =.
6
Compare 400 and 586. Write <, > or =.
7
Compare 444 and 403. Write <, > or =.
8
Compare 361 and 176. Write <, > or =.
9
Compare 315 and 464. Write <, > or =.
10
Compare 432 and 512. Write <, > or =.
11
Compare 492 and 170. Write <, > or =.
12
Compare 192 and 964. Write <, > or =.
13
Compare 267 and 683. Write <, > or =.
14
Compare 979 and 283. Write <, > or =.
15
Compare 596 and 307. Write <, > or =.
16
Compare 297 and 573. Write <, > or =.
17
Compare 103 and 441. Write <, > or =.
18
Compare 968 and 852. Write <, > or =.
19
Compare 257 and 392. Write <, > or =.
20
Compare 964 and 31. Write <, > or =.
21
Compare 595 and 981. Write <, > or =.
22
Compare 272 and 382. Write <, > or =.
23
Compare 209 and 156. Write <, > or =.

Answer Key

1. >2. >3. >4. <5. >6. <7. >8. >9. <10. <11. >12. <13. <14. >15. >16. <17. <18. >19. <20. >21. <22. <23. >

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